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Sports shoes company On is set to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange; with Roger Federer as shareholder, the brand has found a secure attraction for investors and it will place 31,1 million stocks at a price range of 18-20 USD

50.000 rapid tests, 19.000 antiseptics and 190.000 masks have been prepared in view of a mass pilgrimage traditionally performed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, in Uman to pray at the grave of the Breslav Hasidism founder

Athlete Athanasios Ghavelas and guide Sotirios Gkaragkanis win gold and set a new world record in the 100 metres at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

The Week of Kajkavian Culture, which starts today in the northern town of Krapina to end on 11 September, aims to celebrate the traditions and cultural identity of Croatian Zagorje

Visits to prisoners have been suspended, notwithstanding 90% of them has reportedly been vaccinated against Covid-19

Remote working is bringing life back to rural villages, as small communities are trying to attract residents with initiatives focused on improving internet connectivity and low-cost renewable energy

About 4.6% of all positions for doctors in compulsory health insurance were vacant in 2019 as the latest report of the Court of Auditors states; the institute also shows the implementation of primary care facilities is also lacking

Reykjavík's centre is undergoing the restyling designed by the city's Planning and Transport Board, with positive effects on both the cultural life and the shops in the area; in particular, Skólavörðustígur will be transformed into a street park

Nearly half of pupils on school patrols have experienced hostility from road users; a campaign next week will raise awareness on hostility while helping their peers cross the road safely on their way to school